Inter head coach Cristian Chivu has underlined the significance of perspective and consistency as his facet put together to face Udinese, making clear that the foundations of his Inter venture relaxation on mentality, “Perspective and mentality are what I wish to see once more,” he defined, stressing that there are nonetheless enhancements to be made however that some issues stay non-negotiable.
Talking in a press convention previous to the Nerazzurri’s second Serie A conflict of the season, with quotes taken , Chivu welcomed again Hakan Çalhanoğlu, highlighting the midfielder’s renewed motivation after a summer season during which the Turkish playmaker almost left the membership, “Calhanoglu is a vital participant. From the primary day of coaching, he confirmed he needs to be a part of this group. He’s come again motivated, with the correct mentality and desires to depart final season behind.”
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale controls the ball throughout the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Ultimate First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Enviornment Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photograph by Alex Grimm/Getty Photos)
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Younger striker Pio Esposito has additionally caught the highlight following his Italy call-up however Chivu downplayed any fears of added strain: “I’ve recognized him since he was 13. He’s humble, he loves challenges and is aware of how far he nonetheless has to go. Now he can go get pleasure from his dream.”
Inter boss Chivu talks rotation and incomes a spot within the group
Chivu acknowledged that the upcoming calendar will actually check the depth of the Inter squad, notably with . He confirmed that totally different tactical mixtures, together with the potential of utilizing three forwards, could possibly be deployed. “There will likely be alternatives to see numerous options with three attackers, relying on the state of affairs,” he mentioned.
Rotation will inevitably be part of the season however Chivu was clear on his tenet: “Meritocracy is my first rule. Everybody should at all times put together at their greatest, on and off the pitch, to deserve their place.” He added that he views his squad as “22 outfield gamers” somewhat than a set beginning XI.
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, appears on previous to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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On Davide Frattesi’s position, Chivu described him as “a pure mezzala with nice timing of runs, but in addition able to taking part in off the striker or in a three-man midfield to provide us stability.”
Waiting for the match towards Udinese, the Romanian warned towards complacency. “We can not get it fallacious in mentality, perspective or high quality. Udinese are a really bodily facet with a structured midfield and they’re at all times troublesome to face.”